While it is often easier to notice the work and input contributed by an extrovert in the workplace, an important attribute of successful management is the ability to recognize and reward different work and leadership styles. Below are a few work and leadership styles to pay attention to in your own workplace. Developing a holistic […] Read Article “How To Recognize and Reward 5 Different Leadership Styles”
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Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace
Emotional intelligence is the “ability to be aware of, name, and manage one’s emotions.” Beyond this, emotional intelligence in the workplace suggests an ability to understand the emotions of others and “relate to others in effective ways both personally and professionally in a wide range of contexts and roles.” Despite the misconception that decisions, particularly […] Read Article “Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace”
Best Practices for Writing a Job Description
Today’s job market already faces a daunting skills gap, and when hiring managers and employers are unable to craft a realistic and successful job description, this gap only widens as they fail to attract and align with the talent and skill sets needed to fill the role(s). Employers must do their part in combatting the […] Read Article “Best Practices for Writing a Job Description”
July’s Job Creation Less Than Expected, But Still Steady
In July, employment gains were widespread across sectors. The industries with the highest gains were professional and business services, manufacturing, retail trade and construction. Here are some key sector highlights from the BLS “The Employment Situation – July 2014” report: Professional and Business Services The industry that showed the highest job growth in July was professional and […] Read Article “July’s Job Creation Less Than Expected, But Still Steady”
Adecco Engineering & Technology: Minor Change, Major Opportunities
Formerly Adecco Engineering & Technical, our science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) division is now Adecco Engineering & Technology. While engineering recruitment is a large part of our business, we also spend a great deal of our time and effort recruiting for Information Technology (IT) roles. Changing our name to Engineering & Technology more accurately reflects […] Read Article “Adecco Engineering & Technology: Minor Change, Major Opportunities “
While Most Metropolitan Areas Show Improvement, the West Continues To Have the Highest Unemployment in the US
“The Employment Situation — July 2014” national BLS report showed a continuation of monthly job gains, adding 209,000 new jobs to the economy. This marks the sixth straight month we’ve seen increases of 200,000+ jobs. Both regional and state unemployment rates saw little change in the United States metropolitan areas, according to the BLS’ latest “Metropolitan […] Read Article “While Most Metropolitan Areas Show Improvement, the West Continues To Have the Highest Unemployment in the US”
The Importance of Ongoing Customer Service Training
Customer service training is a sound investment when you consider what’s at stake. Your company’s reputation, customer satisfaction and loyalty are all directly impacted by customer service experiences. And ultimately those experiences affect your operating costs – and your bottom line when it comes to profitability. Research has shown time and time again that people […] Read Article “The Importance of Ongoing Customer Service Training”
July BLS Report: 209,000 Jobs Added to US Economy
Source: July 2014 BLS report The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its July 2014 unemployment report, which showed an additional 209,000 jobs created in nonfarm payroll employment. The unemployment rate saw a small increase, rising from 6.1 percent to 6.2 percent. July marks the sixth straight month in which we’ve seen gains of 200,000+ […] Read Article “July BLS Report: 209,000 Jobs Added to US Economy”
The #AdeccoExperience: Words of Wisdom and Takeaways From Once-in-a-lifetime Summer Internships
The 2014 #AdeccoExperience interns tell all This year’s winners of the Adecco Way to Work internship program received the amazing opportunity to intern at exciting companies all around the world! I had the honor and privilege to interview the two talented New York City winners: Adharsh Kumar, Marketing Intern with ANN INC. Elise Perazzini, Service […] Read Article “The #AdeccoExperience: Words of Wisdom and Takeaways From Once-in-a-lifetime Summer Internships”
Hiring the Right Graphic Designer For Your Marketing Team
Design and aesthetics are critical to the success of your brand’s marketing materials, such as posters, flyers, brochures, business cards, and other forms of advertisements. The same goes for your website, too. In fact, according to a recent study, 42 percent of consumers base their overall opinion of a website on its appearance, and 52 percent […] Read Article “Hiring the Right Graphic Designer For Your Marketing Team”